2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · DA12 DDZ
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 142,693 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA12 DDZ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 142,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA12 DDZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (DA12 DDZ) between March 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DA12 DDZ Mileage History
- 26/03/201559,287 mi
- 28/06/201661,845 mi+2,558 mi
- 06/07/201766,214 mi+4,369 mi
- 22/06/201881,826 mi+15,612 mi
- 19/06/201989,980 mi+8,154 mi
- 17/06/202097,486 mi+7,506 mi
- 17/06/202097,486 mi
- 18/06/2021174,776 km
- 24/06/2021174,776 km
- 06/06/2022116,076 mi
- 15/06/2022116,085 mi+9 mi
- 23/06/2023126,391 mi+10,306 mi
- 03/07/2024211,275 km
- 15/07/2025137,257 mi
- 04/07/2026142,693 mi+5,436 mi
Average of roughly 7,398 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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